You think you're worthy of saving the world?

Stella, who was awakened by the noise, covered her head with the blanket, but she could still hear the creaking of many people walking on the stairs.

She vaguely heard the voices of many people talking in the hallway outside the door, and she also heard Yuri unlock the door from the inside.

She heard Yuri calling out "Stella!" to wake her up as she introduced herself to the others, but the sleepy girl ignored her.

Stella finally got up and left the attic around noon.

"Haa~~~"

When Stella walked into the living room yawning, Yuri was sitting in front of the coffee table tidying up.

"Were there many people here this morning?"

"Yes, the Papal Court heard about your situation and sent someone to check on you. Don't worry, I've already sent them away."

"As expected of the Holy Son, he's truly capable!"

Stella laughed and leaned back, letting her body sink into the sofa.

The soft touch of the ultra-luxury sofa enveloped the young woman, creating an unparalleled sense of happiness.

This is the life of a noble lady, it's wonderful...

Stella took a cookie from the dessert plate, wanting to test how deep it could sink into the sofa.

Yuri frowned and said, "We've only dealt with the first wave. More people might come after that. This time, it might not be so easy to handle."

The high-ranking officials are outraged to hear that I have taken a female slave under my contract, and the nobles are also protesting.

The Papal Palace is in complete chaos; it's said that even the Twelve Holy Sees have been alerted.

"So what?" The witch said dismissively, chewing on her cookie.

These cookies are truly delicious, as expected of those sold exclusively in the Upper Town area; the milk flavor is incredibly rich.

As Yuri tidied up the tea and snacks, he said, "In the worst-case scenario, you might have to go to the Papal Palace to undergo a series of related investigations."

"Interrogation?"

The witch's smile vanished the moment she heard that word.

"Wait...wait a minute! Yuri! This isn't what we agreed on! You said you'd take care of everything for me!"

Stella's eyes widened in shock.

With witch's blood flowing through my veins, am I to be examined at the Papal Palace?

Isn't that like a dung beetle going to the toilet—asking for death?

"Are you in a hurry?"

Yuri glanced at the girl's pale face and calmly asked a question.

"Stop acting stupid!"

"Are you so worried about the papacy's investigation? Do you have a criminal record?" he teased.

“No way!” Stella retorted quickly.

This isn't a lie; she truly doesn't have a criminal record.

It was just a matter of moving a few pieces of furniture and decorations from an empty house in an upscale neighborhood. The victim did not report the theft, so it is not considered a crime.

Furthermore, she happens to have witch blood flowing through her veins, so as long as she isn't discovered, she won't be burned at the stake.

Yuri suppressed a laugh: "That's settled then. What are you worried about? Do you think we can find out that your ancestors were witches?"

"How...how could that be! Who are you calling a witch! You can't joke about such things!"

Stella glared at him fiercely, then nervously pressed for answers.

"Let me ask you, does the Papal Court's vetting process include physical examinations?"

Stella wasn't sure if the church actually had the ability to identify witches, but they claimed to do so.

Although it is now banned, many suspected witches were burned in the past.

So they panicked a lot.

"..."

Yuri stopped tidying up the table.

Seeing him staring at her with a serious expression, Stella became even more uneasy: "W-what's wrong? Why are you suddenly so quiet... It's kind of scary. Say something to me..."

"So afraid of physical exams... do you have piercings?"

021 The First Battleground?

“Are you an idiot?” Stella rolled her eyes.

Although she gives the impression of being a rebellious girl who smokes and drinks, Stella is actually quite conservative in this respect, and even after leaving the convent, she always remembers the old nun's earnest teachings.

After thinking for a moment, Yuri said, "I'll think of a way to deal with the Papal Court, so you don't need to worry."

You just need to adjust to life in the upper city, then eat, drink, and sleep as usual, but... remember, you must study hard! Understand?

"Oh, oh, I understand."

Stella nodded obediently: Why does this person talk like Sister Rosette?

Could he actually be a kind person who cares about me...? No, absolutely not! The girl immediately dismissed this far-fetched idea.

Yuri certainly didn't want to see Stella undergo scrutiny either.

His explanation for yesterday's events was that he wanted to learn magic from Stella, and that he signed a master-servant contract with her for his own safety.

Stella is a somewhat well-known magician in the lower city, and her innocent background as an orphan from the monastery can withstand investigation, so her explanation is somewhat plausible.

Yuri is the prophesied son, God's chosen savior.

Although her personal freedom is actually controlled by the Papal Court (under the guise of protection), the higher authorities have no right to interfere with Yuri's desire to learn magic, since no one can bear the blame for "interfering with the oracle."

Yuri had never been exposed to magic during her years of growth; she had only been influenced by the subtle influence of the Papal Court.

Now that he has found himself a magic teacher, his safety is also guaranteed, so even if the big shots above want to cause trouble, it won't be easy for them.

As for the precognitive dream and the kidnapping commotion, Yuri felt that hiding it was not a good thing, so she and the Lily Cross Knights agreed on a story and covered it up as a misunderstanding.

Now there's only one problem left: concealing Stella's witch identity.

In this world, though few, there are indeed people who can identify witches.

One of them was a "saint" who also belonged to the Tenri Church.

That person is even more esteemed than the "Son of Prophecy" who is the savior or the "Twelve Holy Thrones," the highest authority in the church.

Asking her to identify witches is like asking an omniscient and omnipotent god to help determine the sex of chicks on a farm—pure nonsense.

However, just to be on the safe side, Yuri decided to seek help from Rosa A-Meng if things went wrong, so that the Grand Duchess could put pressure on the Papal Court.

Now I owe Auntie another favor.

I feel like I owe more and more... Will I really have to pay it back with my body?

……

……

……

Thinking of a solution, Yuri quickly tidied up the messy table.

He turned around and noticed that Stella was only wearing a vest and shorts when she came down.

Why are you dressed like that?

Although it was just a slightly revealing outfit, it became incredibly alluring on Stella.

Her full, rounded upper body, tightly wrapped in a gray vest, together with her slender waist, created a taut, curvaceous silhouette.

Stella let her long, beautiful legs be exposed to the midday sun, her shapely buttocks sinking deeply into the sofa.

"You saw everything last night anyway, so what does it matter?" the girl scoffed.

She grew up in a convent and was taught by the beloved Sister Rosette to always dress appropriately.

However, after what happened last night, and considering that I'll be living with this kid for a while, I'll just do whatever makes me happy.

Yuri said seriously, "That won't do! I usually have a lot of guests at home! If they see this, who knows what kind of rumors will spread."

If you really want to show yourself, just do it in the attic. I'll go up there regularly to check on you..."

"Who has an exhibitionist fetish?!"

Stella gritted her teeth, then sighed helplessly.

"Alright, alright, I know... It wouldn't be good if His Holiness's reputation were tarnished by someone like me. I'll go change after lunch..."

At that moment, she noticed a stern-looking figure at the entrance to the living room.

A stunningly beautiful girl with waist-length, flowing golden hair and dressed in a pure white swordsman's outfit is staring intently at Stella with her purple eyes.

Even from several meters away, one could feel the intense hostility emanating from that magnificent figure.

"Who?"

Stella leaned close to Yuri's ear, and the latter gave her a wink: This is the most important person in the family, watch your words.

"The lady of the house?"

"That's about right."

“Hmm~” Stella raised an eyebrow.

Good afternoon, Cecilia.

Yuri greeted him with a smile: "Has His Highness already left?"

"Good afternoon, Yuri. Mother has returned to the capital."

While agreeing, Cecilia kept her eyes fixed on Stella.

The witch, equally defiant, returned a sharp, provocative gaze.

Although the two women had only just met and hadn't even had a chance to speak, an atmosphere of tension and rivalry already permeated the living room.

"Ash Witch" VS "Fiora", the battle is about to begin.